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Can A Brain Tumour Ever Have An Upside?
In 2009 Skipton-based writer and artist, Emma Crabtree, had her world turned upside down; she had been diagnosed with a brain tumour and the word 'terminal' hovered ominously in front of the phrase.
How This Year's Harvest Moon May Affect Our Pets - And What To Do About It
Full moons have a long history of being associated with strange behaviour. This is hardly surprising, since lunar activity has been found to impact our sleep schedule, mental health, and even our blood pressure (Healthline). But humans aren't the only ones who experience the effect of the full moon.
4:40 PM 21st September 2021
Record Number Of Brits To Fight Flu With Jabs This Autumn
New data predicts a record number of Brits will sign up for their flu vaccination this Autumn. The UK’s largest online pharmacy, Pharmacy2U, reveals that two thirds of people surveyed intend to get a flu jab this year, with over one in ten (14 per cent) signing up to have one for the first time.
4:00 AM 11th September 2021
Ultimate Freshers Finance Guide
Photo by Naassom Azevedo on Unsplash
Due to the disruption caused by COVID-19 pandemic, it’s more important than ever for students starting at university for the first time to plan ahead financially. Any further disruptions such as a winter lockdown, government policy changes or travel restrictions has the potential to impact your financial wellbeing.
7:13 PM 25th September 2021
Is Your Teen Ready For University?
As students up and down the country make their way to university over the next few weeks, Dr Lisette Johnston has some top tips for parents. University life can be overwhelming and it's easy to forget that for some teens it will be their first time away from home and their support network of family and friends.
4:05 AM 25th September 2021
Supply Crisis: Expert Advice On Handling The Food And Drink Shortages
Alex Ion, spokesperson for BrewSmartly.com, has provided the following tips on how to handle the food and drink shortages:
4:03 AM 25th September 2021
New Term, New Bedtime Blues
Research by Silentnight Healthy Growth bedding has uncovered why kids are struggling to sleep during these initial few weeks of term. Technology use and the aftereffects of lockdown are the main barriers to a successful bedtime sleep schedule now that school days are back in full swing.
4:00 AM 25th September 2021
Real Or No Real: Can You Spot The Real Currency?
Asda Money launches a new game to challenge travel-savvy explorers in celebration of World Tourism Day Play the game to see if you can identify the real travel money from around the world.
3:11 AM 25th September 2021
New Term, New Bedtime Blues
Research by Silentnight Healthy Growth bedding has uncovered why kids are struggling to sleep during these initial few weeks of term. Technology use and the aftereffects of lockdown are the main barriers to a successful bedtime sleep schedule now that school days are back in full swing.
4:02 AM 18th September 2021
A Nostalgic Nation: Brits’ Favourite Way To Spend Time With Their Grandparents
Nostalgic conversations are the nation’s favourite way to spend time with their grandparents Research reveals top 10 activities include baking, gardening, and playing board games Psychotherapist, Andre Radmall, explains why it’s so important for grandchildren to spend time with their grandparents Reminiscing about the past (32%) is the nation’s favourite activity to do with their gr…
4:00 AM 18th September 2021
Half A Life At Home With The Parents
Image by silviarita from Pixabay
One in eight (13%) adults that have always lived with their parents are aged 35-55+.
4:00 AM 18th September 2021
Jones Myers Named Finalist In High-profile Family Law Awards
Finalist honour: from left Jones Myers partners Nicki Mitchell, Andrew Fox, Elizabeth Bell and Richard Peaker.
Niche family law firm Jones Myers, which currently holds the ‘Family Law Firm of the year North’ title, is a finalist in the same category for this year’s Family Law Awards. Judges in the 2020 awards spearheaded by LexisNexis praised the practice as a ‘Northern Powerhouse’. They also singled out its expertise in offering separating couples solutions which avoid going to court.
4:46 PM 14th September 2021
My Therapy Journey With My Animals – How Animals Are Great For Therapy…
Hannah Russell
Features Writer
Waking up every morning and walking down the yard towards the fields where the ponies, sheep, chickens, bunnies, and guinea pigs are kept I’m met with a variation of noises - baas from the sheep, whinnies from the horses and clucking from the hens. It’s always a lovely feeling to wake up to the animals wanting to see you and greet you for their breakfast.
2:17 PM 11th September 2021
Women On The Move Against Cancer
Women On The Move Against Cancer – better known as WOMAC – is an organisation founded with one aim in mind, to donate to charities that support people who are suffering with the big C – cancer – one of the scariest words in the English language. Since 1979, WOMAC has been raising funds for cancer charities and organisations and donated more than one million pounds to 56 worthy causes.
4:00 AM 11th September 2021
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip: Could You Reduce Your Meat Consumption?
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK Many red and processed meats are high in saturated fat. Too much saturated fat in the diet can raise the amount of LDL cholesterol in the blood. The NHS recommends a daily meat intake of no more than 70g.
4:00 AM 11th September 2021
Countdown To Christmas! How To Budget Wisely
UK residents are currently facing a staggering £371bn savings shortfall when it comes to their cash, according to a new report. Figures from The Yorkshire Building Society’s The Nation’s Nest Egg report found that adults in the UK require savings of £17,465 to feel financially secure, with most falling short of this goal by £7,220.
3:45 AM 11th September 2021
Six Key Considerations Before Filing For Divorce
Making the step to file for divorce is a momentous decision and one which many spouses are reluctance to act upon. Various studies highlight that divorce rates peak at key periods such as couples and families returning home from summer holidays which can challenge relationships.
3:35 AM 11th September 2021
Thousands Of Teenagers Missing Out On Child Trust Fund Cash
Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is today urging young people to check if they have a hidden pot of gold – in the shape of a Child Trust Fund (CTF). It is now one year since the first account holders started turning 18 and around 55,000 CTFs mature every month. This means their owners can withdraw funds or transfer savings into an adult ISA.
12:16 PM 7th September 2021
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip: Give Your Heart A Four-legged Friend
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK Over three million more households in the UK have taken on a pet since the start of the pandemic. There are many good reasons why owning a pet can improve health and well-being, but dog owners may be top of the league when it comes to heart-health.
4:00 AM 4th September 2021
96% Of Children Failing To Meet Swimming Competencies Post COVID
More than three million children are not meeting new swimming competency standards before they give up swimming lessons Research from Swim England – the recognised governing body for swimming in England - shows millions of kids aged 7-11 can’t tread water or swim 100m without stopping 81% of parents want their children to learn to swim so they can look after themselves if they get i…
3:00 AM 2nd September 2021
PETA Names Amusement Park a Top Animal-Friendly Attraction
After scouring the UK for fun-filled attractions without exploitative animal exhibits, PETA has given Lightwater Valley Theme Park a top 10 spot on its list of the best animal-free amusement parks. These parks offer a spectacular day out for the whole family while leaving animals in peace.
5:48 PM 1st September 2021
Heart Research UK Healthy Tip: Keeping Children Healthy In School Holidays
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK According to Government Guidelines, children aged between 2-18 should aim to be active for at least 1 hour each day. However, keeping active during the school holidays can be a challenge.
4:00 AM 28th August 2021
Tips For A Pet-friendly Staycation This Summer
In the past year, pet ownership in the UK increased by 18 per cent compared to the previous year as many Brits decided to take the plunge and become a new pet owner. This trend was mainly driven by people spending more time at home and looking for companionship during the pandemic.
4:00 AM 28th August 2021
Guide Dogs Have A Special Trip To The Train Station On National Dog Day
National Dog Day is being celebrated by Guide Dogs and TransPennine Express (TPE) as dogs Zea and Elli were given the day off from regular training. Trainers Kim Brooking and Laura Taylor took Zea and Elli, on a trip to familiarise themselves with a train station and TPE train
12:26 PM 26th August 2021
Why Are Pensions Important To Deciding Financial Claims On Divorce?
The fact that pensions remain an undervalued asset in settling financial claims on divorce has been re-enforced after the number of divorcees forced to share pensions has dropped to a ten-year low.
12:31 PM 25th August 2021
Opinion
A Damaged Child: Part 3 – A Direct Appeal To Parents – Why Schools Need To Seek External Professional Advice
The Secret Carer
Features Writer
As I mentioned in Part 2 of ‘A Damaged Child’, learning disabled and autistic children who display challenging, distressed behaviour are attempting to communicate unsuccessfully their unmet needs, whether they be physical, medical, emotional, sensory or psychological.
6:22 PM 23rd August 2021
Popular International Baby Names
Photo by Jelleke Vanooteghem on Unsplash
Common names for newborns have been analysed, revealing that Brits are most likely to call their baby Oliver or Olivia. The team at money-saving site NetVoucherCodes.co.uk have looked at baby names from around the globe to offer potential parents-to-be an idea of current favourites from further afield.
4:00 AM 21st August 2021
Wellbeing And Suicide Prevention Organisations Launch Partnership To Improve Mental Health
R;pple founder Alice Hendy meets with Champion Health’s Alex Bennett (top right) and Harry Bliss (bottom right) as the partnership kickstarts.
National employee wellbeing platform Champion Health has partnered with R;pple Suicide Prevention to improve mental health and reduce the incidence of suicide, both inside and outside of the workplace. Champion Health, which is headquartered in Sheffield, provides data-driven health and wellbeing solutions, tailored to each individual employee.
3:24 PM 17th August 2021
Behaviour Expert Reveals Your Choice In Ice Cream Flavour Says Plenty About Your Personality
Image by Jan Vašek from Pixabay
You may have thought choosing chocolate over vanilla comes down to your taste buds, however, a leading food psychologist believes it may have more to do with your personality. Flavour expert, Greg Tucker has partnered up with Wheyhey, the naturally sugar-free ice cream brand, to identify exactly what some ice cream flavours may suggest about an individual’s personality.
4:00 AM 14th August 2021
Clicker Training With Hannah, Little Alf And Friends
Have you ever seen sheep being trained? Over the past few days, I’ve been clicker training my new arrivals Izzy and Ida and they are loving learning something new. The Valais black nose sheep are described as the friendliest sheep around.
4:00 AM 14th August 2021
Wage Breach: How To Make A Complaint If You’ve Been Underpaid By Your Employer
It has been revealed that almost 200 high street stores, firms and football clubs have been found guilty of underpaying workers, and forced to pay back over £2m in missing wages.
4:08 AM 7th August 2021
Top Tips To Surviving A-level Results Day
After two-years of uncertainty, self-teaching, online lessons and classroom bubbles, the day A level students have been most anxious about, is just around the corner (Aug 10th), A-level Results Day. By mid-morning these teens will know their results, and whether they have those all-important grades needed for their planned next steps.
4:05 AM 7th August 2021
A Host Of Celebrities Support Local Adoption Charity
Adoption Matters, children’s charity and one of the largest voluntary adoption agencies in the UK, actual and virtual Teddy Bears’ Picnic and Open Garden on Saturday 21st August is being supported by Sara Davies from Dragon’s Den, BBC North West Tonight’s Roger Johnson, together with Actor and Comedian John Thomson, Dame Arlene Phillips and Gail Porter.
4:05 AM 7th August 2021
Weekend Quiz: Are You Smarter Than A Nine-year-old?
Think you’re smarter than the average nine-year-old? Well, now’s your chance to prove it. A tricky new quiz sees how you’d do on a range of topics aimed at nine-year-olds in the UK.
4:01 AM 7th August 2021
Review: Sarah The Spectacular Squirrel By Rory Ffoulkes, Illustrated By Irene Silvino
Artis-Ann 
Features Writer
It’s blissful having two little bodies, freshly bathed and dressed in pj’s, cuddling up for story time, before bed.
7:51 AM 6th August 2021
Sheffield Family’s Gambling Safety App Inspired By Dad’s Addiction Set For Mainstream Roll-out
(L-R) Ryan Bradford, David Bradford, Adam Bradford
A game-changing gambling protection app developed by a family from Sheffield will be offered to potentially millions of at-risk players following its acquisition by industry-leading compliance specialist Crucial Compliance.
4:00 AM 5th August 2021
What Is The Nation's Favourite Sweet?
photo by Julian Bur
Fizzy bubble gum bottles have been crowned the nation’s favourite pick and mix, beating off cola bottles and flying saucers to take the accolade. Almost 4,000 sweet-toothed Brits voted in the poll, run by confectionery experts at UK Sweets, to determine the UK’s favourite treat.
4:10 AM 31st July 2021
Why More Couples Hire A ‘Private Judge’ To Expedite Their Divorce
Jones Myers founder, Peter Jones considers why more couples hire a ‘Private Judge’ to expedite their divorce. A private court hearing where separating couples hire a ‘Private Judge’ to accelerate the outcome of their financial settlements is becoming the way forward for more people undergoing divorce.
4:05 AM 31st July 2021
World’s Longest Railway Bench Gets Chatty In Fight To End Loneliness
TransPennine Express (TPE) has launched a brand-new initiative, ‘chatty benches’, in a push to end loneliness and increase conversations amongst customers, following more than a year of reduced interactions amongst the public due to the pandemic. With more than 9m people in the UK experiencing loneliness, TPE understands it may be the person sitting next to you who is quietly struggling.
4:00 AM 31st July 2021
Jodie Kidd Urges Families To Give Fishing A Try This Summer
Jodie Kidd, the model and racing driver is urging all families to ‘give fishing a try’ as part of National Fishing Month to beat the boredom of the school holidays and learn a new skill. National Fishing Month (24 July-30 August 2021) has released more than 250 free angling events across the country.
7:56 PM 30th July 2021
Summertime With The Team
Who else has been enjoying the lovely sunshine we have had in the UK this last month? Here in the Yorkshire Dales we have been basking in the sun and enjoying the glorious weather – of course not forgetting the suncream when we have headed outside! Since it’s been sunny here on the yard, it’s been important to make sure the animals have plenty of fresh water.
6:00 PM 26th July 2021
Tesco To Launch 'Buy One To Help A Child' This Summer
Tesco customers can now help provide millions of meals to feed children this summer and beyond, thanks to a new UK-wide scheme announced. Currently, 2.3 million children in the UK  live in households that have experienced food insecurity in the last six months, a situation that has worsened during the pandemic.
7:57 PM 24th July 2021
How The Full Moon Can Affect Your Pets Behaviour
Full moons have a long history of being associated with strange behaviour. This is hardly surprising, since lunar activity has been found to impact our sleep schedule, mental health, and even our blood pressure (Healthline). But humans aren't the only ones who experience the effect of the full moon.
4:00 AM 24th July 2021
Vida Healthcare Triumphs At Care Awards
Dementia care specialist Vida Healthcare is celebrating after winning two awards at the Great British Care Awards. The Awards are a series of regional events held throughout the UK and celebrate excellence across the care sector. The awards are designed to pay tribute to organisations and individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievements within their field of work.
4:48 PM 22nd July 2021
Canal & River Trust Sees Increase In Numbers Of People Jumping Into Its Canals And Rivers
Image by Manfred Antranias Zimmer from Pixabay
As temperatures soar, Canal & River Trust, the waterways and wellbeing charity which cares for 316 miles of waterways in Yorkshire & North East is reminding people across the region to keep out of the water. The Trust is particularly keen to get the message across to families with children, to stay away from the water’s edge and safely cool down in other ways as the summer holidays begin.
1:14 PM 20th July 2021
Five Tips For Keeping Cool While The Weather Is Hot
With temperatures set to top 30C this weekend, you may feel that temperatures inside your home are as high as those outside. Overheating can be associated with health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as the elderly, so it is crucial to keep your home cool, ventilated and healthy.
3:59 AM 17th July 2021
Make Sure You Get The Vaccine” Says Fit And Active 25 Year-old Who Was Hospitalised With COVID
A fit and active 25 year-old man who was hospitalised for six days with severe Covid-19 has called on young people to make sure they get both Covid vaccinations. James Cook, 25, of Sheffield, contracted Covid after going out for a meal with friends in Sheffield City Centre to celebrate his girlfriend’s birthday.
4:10 PM 16th July 2021
Survey Spurs Launch Of New Family Law Service: 2Unify
Research recently conducted by Shoosmiths family law team revealed that 30% of couples living together rate relationship breakdown as one of life’s most stressful events - second only to serious illness - and yet alarmingly as many as 53% hadn’t made any arrangements to alleviate the impact in the event of separation.
5:00 AM 16th July 2021
Domestic Violence On The Increase: Key Support Services To Contact
Charities are warning that domestic abuse will have rocketed by almost 40% following England’s defeat in the penalty shootout against Italy in the Euro 2020 final. The National Centre for Domestic Violence has reported that domestic violence increased by 26% when England played in the championships - rising to 38% if they lost a game.
3:16 PM 15th July 2021
New Report Calls For Assistive Technology To Become Mainstream In Adult Social Care Services
Credit: Tunstall Healthcare and County Councils Network
A new report released today by the County Councils Network (CCN) calls for the greater integration of technology within social care services. Survey reveals that rurality, costs, and a lack of knowledge are significant barriers in embedding tech further into services.
8:18 AM 14th July 2021
Let's Get 'Phizzical': Olympic Sprinter Collaborates With Myphizz To Boost Physical And Mental Wellbeing In Schools
St Mary's Catholic Primary School children using the myphizz app
British Olympic sprinter Adam Gemili is calling on schools across the country to improve the physical and mental wellbeing of children, following a decrease in activity levels during the Covid-19 pandemic.
3:41 PM 13th July 2021
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